Miyabi Birchwood Slicer 9"

We traveled to Japan to develop this exclusive set of knives. Authentically Japanese in design, each knife has 101 layers of steel?50 layers clad on each side of the CRYODUR-hardened SG2 microcarbide steel core?forming a delicate Damascus pattern with 63 Rockwell.This slicer is ideal for even the crustiest of breads, thinly slicing meats and more. Each blade in the set is hand-honed using a traditional three-step honbazuke process. It?s sharpened twice on whetstones with custom grits, followed by mirror polishing on a leather wheel.The genuine hamon edge, the visible line where flexible outer layers and incredibly hard core layer meet, is reminiscent of legendary Japanese swords in its scalpel-like sharpness and remarkable edge retention. A hamon edge is a sign of superior craftsmanship.The D-shape of the natural Masur birch handle creates a comfortable grip and provides tireless cutting even with frequent use. Handle features an intricate mosaic center pin, red detailing and engraved endcap. Hand wash. Sharpen with Miyabi sharpening stones. Limited lifetime warranty. 9". Made in Japan. Catalog, website and select stores.